“Marching regiments” or “line battalions” make up the majority of units in European-style armies. They are so called because they form the line of battle, not because they always deploy in lines. Indeed, over time the capabilities of line infantry should improve as new tactics, drill and weaponry are developed.

These soldiers carry muzzle-loading, smoothbore muskets firing lead balls as wide as a man’s thumb. These are inaccurate weapons, effective only over 200 paces or so and when fired in massed volleys. The ability to fire and reload with machine-like regularity with shot and bullet flying and comrades falling all around is what wins battles.

Historically, in many armies colonels received a fee to raise regiments, which remained their personal property and commands. They jealously guarded their rights to appoint friends, relatives and hangers-on as regimental officers. This contractor system, however, allowed unscrupulous officers to make handsome profits by pocketing the pay of non-existent soldiers. The better colonels did take a pride in their regiments, spending their own fortunes on good uniforms and weapons. The capabilities of a “standard” line infantry unit therefore varied between nations and over time. It wasn’t until the 1760s that anything approaching uniformity of drill, equipment and regulations became the norm.

Line infantry regiments remained unchanged throughout the period, and their organisational pattern still forms the basis of modern military units.

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Magistrate(magistrate)The magistrate is, for common people, the government made flesh. There may be a monarch or president on the coinage, but it is the magistrate’s pronouncements that really matter!

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The magistrate is, for common people, the government made flesh. There may be a monarch or president on the coinage, but it is the magistrate’s pronouncements that really matter!

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Governor's Residence(governors_residence)As a province grows, the central government appoints its own governor with greater powers, rather than relying on the services of a member of the local, minor gentry.

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As a province grows, the central government appoints its own governor with greater powers, rather than relying on the services of a member of the local, minor gentry.

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Governor's Mansion(governors_mansion)In an absolute monarchy, the monarch’s person is the wellspring of all authority. Lackeys – no matter how mighty – serve at the monarch’s pleasure and need take no account of the locals!

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In an absolute monarchy, the monarch’s person is the wellspring of all authority. Lackeys – no matter how mighty – serve at the monarch’s pleasure and need take no account of the locals!

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Governor's Palace(governors_palace)This magnificent palace is a pale reflection of the monarch’s glory, power and wealth, not those of the governor’s person.

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This magnificent palace is a pale reflection of the monarch’s glory, power and wealth, not those of the governor’s person.

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Royal Palace(royal_palace)The residence of a sovereign should inspire awe and dread in equal measure, overwhelming lesser men by its magnificence.

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The residence of a sovereign should inspire awe and dread in equal measure, overwhelming lesser men by its magnificence.

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Imperial Palace(imperial_palace)A palace that is almost beyond magnificent, intended to be the envy and amazement of the world.

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A palace that is almost beyond magnificent, intended to be the envy and amazement of the world.

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Magistrate(minor_magistrate)The magistrate is, for common people, the government made flesh. There may be a monarch or president on the coinage, but it is the magistrate’s pronouncements that really matter!

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The magistrate is, for common people, the government made flesh. There may be a monarch or president on the coinage, but it is the magistrate’s pronouncements that really matter!

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Governor's Residence(minor_governors_residence)As a province grows, the central government appoints its own governor with greater powers, rather than relying on the services of a member of the local, minor gentry.

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As a province grows, the central government appoints its own governor with greater powers, rather than relying on the services of a member of the local, minor gentry.

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Military Governor's Encampment(minor_governors_encampment)Moving an army into an encampment well away from civilians is a useful thing to do. Soldiers no longer have easy access to the “demon drink” for a start!

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Moving an army into an encampment well away from civilians is a useful thing to do. Soldiers no longer have easy access to the “demon drink” for a start!

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Governor's Mansion(minor_governors_mansion)In an absolute monarchy, the monarch’s person is the wellspring of all authority. Lackeys – no matter how mighty – serve at the monarch’s pleasure and need take no account of the locals!

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In an absolute monarchy, the monarch’s person is the wellspring of all authority. Lackeys – no matter how mighty – serve at the monarch’s pleasure and need take no account of the locals!

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Military Governor's Barracks(minor_governors_barracks)Barracks provide more than simple housing blocks for regular military forces. The buildings also serve to remind the local people who is in charge.

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Barracks provide more than simple housing blocks for regular military forces. The buildings also serve to remind the local people who is in charge.

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Governor's Palace(minor_governors_palace)This magnificent palace is a pale reflection of the monarch’s glory, power and wealth, not those of the governor’s person.

Governor's Palace

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This magnificent palace is a pale reflection of the monarch’s glory, power and wealth, not those of the governor’s person.

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Royal Palace(minor_royal_palace)The residence of a sovereign should inspire awe and dread in equal measure, overwhelming lesser men by its magnificence.

Royal Palace

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The residence of a sovereign should inspire awe and dread in equal measure, overwhelming lesser men by its magnificence.